Chicago Reckless Driving Attorney

Defending Against Reckless Driving Charges in Chicago

The state of California defines a reckless driving offense as driving in a way that demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of others or their property. Driving in a reckless manner can include speeding, swerving, failing to stop for a stop sign or red light, and other actions that endanger others on the road. A reckless driving conviction can result in serious penalties, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time. 

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Penalties for Reckless Driving in California

A reckless driving conviction can result in the following penalties:

• A fine of up to $1,000
• Driver's license suspension
• Jail time of up to 30 days
• Community service

What Are the Penalties for Reckless Driving with Injury?

A driver who is convicted of reckless driving that resulted in injury to another person can face increased penalties. A driver who is convicted of reckless driving with injury can face the following penalties:

• A $1,000 fine
• Driver's license suspension
• Jail time of up to 6 months
• Community service
• Penalty assessments of up to $5,000

Reckless driving with injury can also result in a misdemeanor conviction. A misdemeanor conviction can result in a criminal record, probation, and a criminal fine. A reckless driving with injury conviction can also result in a civil lawsuit from the injured party.

How Does the Prosecutor Prove That I'm Guilty of Reckless Driving?

The prosecution must prove three elements in order to convict you of reckless driving:

• That you drove a vehicle
• That you drove in a way that demonstrated a wanton disregard for the safety of others or their property
• That your driving was the proximate cause of the accident

The prosecutor will attempt to prove these elements by presenting evidence of your actions while driving, as well as any witness testimony, photographs, and police reports. The prosecutor will attempt to show that your actions were dangerous and that they caused an accident. The prosecution will try to prove that your actions were the proximate cause of the accident. Proximate cause means that it was your actions that directly caused the accident. For example, if you were speeding and rear-ended another vehicle, the prosecution will try to prove that your actions caused the accident. However, there may be defenses that can help you overcome the charges.

What are the Defenses to Reckless Driving Charges?

There may be defenses that can help you overcome reckless driving charges. A reckless driving defense can include the following:

• Your driving did not demonstrate a wanton disregard for the safety of others or their property
• You did not drive the vehicle at the time of the accident
• You were not the proximate cause of the accident

The defenses will depend on the circumstances of your case. For example, if you were not driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, you may be able to argue that you are not the person responsible for the accident. However, this defense may not be available if there are photographs or video evidence of you driving the vehicle earlier in the day. Our Chicago reckless driving attorney can review the details of your case and determine the best possible defense strategy.